Updated PH Orange Book on port safety effective Jan 14

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will implement on January 14 the updated…

Tug assistance compulsory at PH port of Surigao

From January 14, all foreign and domestic vessels of at least 500…

PPA working to privatize 5 ports in 5 years

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will continue to pursue modernization of four…

New chiefs for PH trade department, LTO appointed

The start of the year saw changes in two government agencies with…

PPA shifts to decentralized revolving fund facility for easier port payment

On January 3, 2016, port stakeholders may begin availing of the new…

PH off-dock CY/CFS operators to end rebate practice as new rates take effect

The Association of Off-Dock Container Yard Operators of the Philippines (ACOP) will…

Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

The approved 8% increase in vessel and cargo-handling rates for Manila South…

PPA chief resigns

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Atty. Juan Sta. Ana has stepped…

PPA compliant with new SOLAS rule on mandatory verification of box weight

Philippine ports are ready for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization…

PPA updates Orange Book rules on shipping dangerous goods

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will launch in December an updated version…